French PM denies police ordered to confront student protesters

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu denied allegations that police were ordered to confront high school students protesting for better conditions in their schools. Speaking in a televised address, Lecornu stated that the government plans to present a comprehensive strategy to address the crisis by the end of October. The protests, which have resulted in hundreds of injuries among students, police, and teaching staff, have sparked concerns about police brutality.

Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced a suspension of the use of stun grenades during high school student protests, pending an investigation into the recent incident where a 15-year-old lost his hand. The government has also suspended the use of stun grenades in response to the recent use of excessive force by authorities. Despite the suspension, student organizers called for continued demonstrations, urging further action from the government.